I was sure somewhere on the forum there was a inquiry about MSFS and Cigar Box..I couldn't find it.....well, today I am happy to report that MSFS DOES work with Cigar Box! But....there is always a but......it seems when cigar box saves the flight, MSFS pauses...or better stated, freezes. Turing off the auto save in cigar box fixed it for my flight. The save function works in MSFS and while the problem is there, recovery and continuation of the flight possible.
FYI....I am using the Paid version of FSUIPC and it was actively open during the flight. I think it stays active if you choose to have FSUIPC start the sim (MSFS)
Of course not all of the MFC airfields are in MSFS and of course the RTMM scenery isn't compatible....hopefully some day it will.
As for the sim itself, I am impressed with the graphics....I was afraid it was all eye candy, but it gave a realistic rendition of haze even without weather active. Ground objects matched the skyVector charts well and the airports while not the detail of ORBX or RTMM did have static planes and active personnel.....almost too active. I am disappointed in the aircraft and especially the glass cockpit stuff. The Cessna 172 with steam gauges is all I will fly, but even this airplane is spoiled with GPS radios and autopilot....but you might like those features.
Anyway, it works for now as long as you fly the airports that are available in the program. If you are thinking of giving it a test, the download is LOOOOONG, and I had to do it twice....and don't move it or take a drive off line or you will be downloading it again. I was about to ask for a refund, but for now, I'll keep it and see how things progress. First order of business will be to buy a ORBX airport and see what the difference is, if any.
Henry
